They both have their benefits, however if you're self employed you may not be able to take advantage of the top reason to invest in Japan, which is the insanely advantageous bank financing. 

To better ask, if mortgage is not paid, how is the sale price split between the primary and secondary liener after foreclosure?

What's the purchase price?

Lower your price, but never your standards.I would be a little more open to it if they pay everything up front, but that is an example of "lowering your standards."

Most of the mobile homes priced well and in good condition sell within 14 days on facebook marketplaceHowever, there are 3 problems I've run into. 

And when you market your home for rent...if the other properties are at the same price but look better than yours...that means they will rent first. 

However, if tenant does not move in for any reason, other than Landlord’s decision not to rent the apartment, this holding fee shall be forever forfeited and shall not be refunded.Landlord Signature DateBy my signature(s) below, I request that the landlord accept $XXX.00 as a holding fee for (Address) and the payment of such fee shall result in the Landlord not accepting any other tenant(s) for rental of this apartment up and until the commencement of my lease on (Lease Start).

In this cas you own but it's fraud, orange jumpsuit not so flattering.For a "win win" in a distressed property the seller has to get a big sales price or high interest rate for taking the risk.

Get estopples, copy of leases, and ask for bank statements and tax returnsIf they don’t have it then I would assume worst case on every asset and price it accordingly

Usually you can come to some reasonable meeting point on credits, where it's unlikely they give you the credit for an entire new heating system (let's assume the heating system condition was factored into the pricing of the home) but can get you close.